Whole Barley is ideal for diet supplementation  diet formulation  large scale producers  or fermentation. Barley is a high starch grain that is used primarily as an energy source for livestock. The nutrient profile for barley is similar to that of corn  oats  wheat  sorghum  and field peas. With high fiber and quality protein  this grain is a great addition to livestock feeding operations. Organic feed grade grains are an agricultural commodity. Agricultural commodities may vary in consistency and appearance. Due to products being milled on the same equipment  straight grains may contain a small percentage of other grain pieces. Feed Grade grains are not guaranteed to germinate.